I learned once and for all that it makes no sense on keeping stuff just for keeping it... clutter weighs you down and delays all your processes, from getting dressed to sheding emotional baggage.
My sister´s boomerang comment is so true... be caureful what you send out there, because just like a boomerang it will come back for you to rightfully catch it or to hit you in the head.
I am better than what I thought I was as a woman, as a professional, and as a human being all around... Self Awareness is precious and needs to be cultivated.
Avoid yes people and embrace the tough love. Honesty is key but remeber to say things nicely... there's no need to hurt those you love.
Friends are seriously priceless. Never judge them. Be there to laugh and cry with them. Travel with them. And always tell them how much you love them.
Dreams are to be pursued fearlessly, passionately, without shame, and when you achieve it, love it, enjoy it, and live it with everything you have.
Finally, love your family. Mine has been there to hold my hand all this year and I could not be more thankful I've laughed with them for all this time.
As I light another set of birthday candles, I thank all of you for being here, for your sweet comments and hope I get to write another one of this posts next year.
Have a nice weekend!
Happy Birthday! Such sage advice--I hope you're celebrating to the nines this weekend friend!
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely birthday lessons - Happiest Birthday! Celebrate in style my friend
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love your words of wisdom. Have a wonderful wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're another year wiser :-) Wishing you a very happy birthday!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have had a fabulous year of learning and growing - happy birthday, sweetie! Hope you enjoy your special day!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
B
Happy Birthday!!! Whew! What a year it's been for you. May this year be even better!
ReplyDeleteAfter all is said you get that delish Neopolitian and then some cake! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!! Xo
ReplyDeleteWonderful advice! Once again - a very happy birthday to you! wish I lived close enough to bake you a cake!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYou have a fantastic weekend!
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Happy birthday–what an incredible year its been, and such amazing insight!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday dear Elie! Nobody deserves a fabulous new year than you! So glad we met up this past one and hope that we will again soon!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Mary Jo
I love this Elie! Happy birthday!! I love what your sister said about the boomerang- so true!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the Happiest Birthday dear! May your light continue to shine as bright as it does always, may your year bring you love, luck, happiness and success! Loved reading through your life lessons, it reminded me of a lot I haven't learnt recently too.
ReplyDeletelove how introspective this post is!! hope you had a wonderful birthday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Such wonderful self sentiment, celebrate you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Weekend - those are wise words and gorgeous images!
ReplyDeleteI'll have a champers for you!
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Melissah from Coastal Style
Happy Birthday weekend from moi! May all your dreams come true and may your year be filled with laughter, happiness, good health and success!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful imagery, bet you're celebrating in style!
x.o.x.o
love this macaron cake and also your blog! It's so nice!!! I follow you!
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kisses
http://francescagiusti.blogspot.com/
First of all happy birthday, and second.......I love what you have learnd this past year!
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Miss Margaret Cruzemark
http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/
Best lessons ever. Happy Birthday, my dear friend. (Did you ever get my postcard from Scotland? I've asked the two other people I sent ones to and no one has gotten them at all! I'd hate to think yours was lost in the mail too...)
ReplyDeleteSo many truths here. It's amazing the things that you really learn and understand as you get older, right?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday. Hope you had an amazing day. xx
ReplyDeleteThose martinis and cake - how lovely!
ReplyDeletehope that your weekend was great and that the celebration continues.
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